Definition of "organic chemistry" [organic chemistry]

• The chemistry of carbon compounds. (noun)

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• "In 1836 he visited Germany and was associated in his work in organic chemistry with Liebig."
• "We ended up in the Quiet Dorm’s noisy kitchen, with Bronwyn talking to someone she recognized from her organic chemistry class."